Supporting Creators

You can show your appreciation for posts you love by sending Creator Support - a one-time payment directly to the creator. This is a way to financially support creators whose content resonates with you, similar to buying them a coffee or leaving a tip.

Where to Find the Support Button

The Support button appears on posts from creators who have set up payment acceptance:

• On Post Cards: Look for the "Support" button with a coffee icon ☕ in the social actions area (near the favorite, comment, and share buttons)
• On Post Detail Pages: The Support button appears in the same location when viewing a full post
• Not on All Posts: The button only appears if the creator has connected their Stripe account to accept payments
• Currently Requires Account: You currently need to be signed in to see and use the Support button

How to Support a Creator

Supporting a creator is simple:

1. Find a post you want to support
2. Click the "Support" button (with the coffee icon ☕)
3. A support modal will open where you can:
   • Choose an amount ($1, $5, $10, $25, $50, or enter a custom amount)
   • Optionally add a message to the creator
   • Choose whether your message should be public or private
4. Enter your payment information
5. Click "Send Support" to complete the payment

What Happens When You Support

When you send Creator Support:

• Creator Receives Payment: The creator gets your support payment (minus platform and processing fees) directly to their Stripe account
• Support Count Updates: The post will show a support count (e.g., "☕ 5 supports") - this is visible to everyone
• Your Message: If you chose to make your message public, it will appear as a support comment on the post
• Privacy: The amount you sent is private - only the creator can see individual support amounts
• Confirmation: You'll receive a confirmation that your support was sent successfully

Support Amounts

You can choose from preset amounts or enter a custom amount:

• Preset Amounts: $1, $5, $10, $25, or $50
• Custom Amount: Enter any amount you'd like (minimum $1)
• No Maximum: You can send any amount to show your appreciation

Support Messages

When sending support, you can optionally include a message:

• Private Messages: Only the creator will see your message (default)
• Public Messages: Your message will appear as a support comment on the post, visible to others
• Message Length: Messages can be up to 500 characters
• Optional: You don't have to include a message if you prefer to support anonymously

Privacy and Visibility

Creator Support respects your privacy:

• Support Count: Everyone can see how many people have supported a post (e.g., "☕ 5 supports")
• Amounts Private: The amount you send is never shown publicly - only the creator can see individual support amounts
• Supporter Names: Only the creator can see who sent support and how much
• Public Messages: If you choose to make your message public, it will appear as a support comment visible to everyone
• Your Own Support: You can see your own support contributions on posts you've supported

Who Can Receive Support?

Not all creators can receive support:

• Stripe Account Required: Creators must have connected their Stripe account to accept support
• Verified Accounts: The creator's Stripe account must be verified and active
• Support Button: You'll only see the Support button on posts from creators who can accept support
• No Support Button: If you don't see a Support button, that creator hasn't set up payment acceptance yet

Support vs. Subscriptions

Creator Support is different from paid subscriptions:

• One-Time vs. Recurring: Support is a one-time payment, subscriptions are recurring
• Content-Specific: Support is tied to a specific post or piece of content
• No Exclusive Access: Support doesn't give you access to paid-subscriber-only content
• Both Available: You can both subscribe to a creator AND send them support on individual posts
• Different Purposes: Subscriptions provide ongoing support and access, Creator Support is for appreciating specific content